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This page contains details about all the main commercial suppliers of therapeutic helminthsAn intestinal worm which grows large enough to be seen with the naked eye when mature but which is microscopic when administered in helminthic therapy. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helminths Wikipedia:Helminths], with relevant notes. All details have been gathered and carefully checked by independent volunteer editors, none of whom have any affiliation with the companies listed.

For information about the helminthsAn intestinal worm which grows large enough to be seen with the naked eye when mature but which is microscopic when administered in helminthic therapy. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helminths Wikipedia:Helminths] available from these providers, see Selecting a therapeutic helminth.

Provider details

The providers each offer different organisms, services and pricing options, and they don’t all ship to every country, so all these details need to be considered very carefully by the prospective buyer.

Symmbio, Your SymbiontsSymbiosis is a close, long-term relationship between organisms of different species. Helminths are obligatory symbionts because they depend entirely on their host for survival, and they are also ectosymbionts because they live on their host’s body surface, albeit the inner surface of the digestive tract. The species used in helminthic therapy are also mutualists., Biome Restoration and Tanawisa sell their products as individual doses, while Worm Therapy offers 2-year contracts. Autoimmune Therapies sells NAthe human hookworm, Necator americanus by the dose, but TTOthe ova (eggs) of the human whipworm, Trichuris trichiura under a 1-year contract.
To assist readers in comparing the cost of obtaining helminthsAn intestinal worm which grows large enough to be seen with the naked eye when mature but which is microscopic when administered in helminthic therapy. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helminths Wikipedia:Helminths] from each of the companies, the approximate annual costs are shown in bold.

The following providers are listed according to the overall customer rating that each has achieved based on customer reviews. The companies with the highest scores are presented first.

Symmbio★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars15 customer reviews
Founded: 2016.
Contact: Simon.
Organisms: NA and TTO.Ships worldwide, including to the US.
Supplies doses of various sizes on a pay-per-dose basis according to individual requirements.
A single dose of NAthe human hookworm, Necator americanus costs $200 USD. Three doses are $450 USD, valid for 2 years from the date of purchase. TTOthe ova (eggs) of the human whipworm, Trichuris trichiura prices start at $1 USD per ovum and are supplied as doses of 25, 50, 100 or 250, with a minimum order of $300 USD. TTOthe ova (eggs) of the human whipworm, Trichuris trichiura have a long shelf-life so unused doses can be stored in a refrigerator until required.Cost per year: variable, depending on the number of doses purchased.
Payment is currently only accepted in bitcoin. (See Using bitcoin for advice about using this currency.)
Communication is via email only.
No medical advice is offered, but information about the therapy is available, along with email support.
Also see: Self-treating with NA and Self-treating with TTO.

Your Symbionts★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars5 customer reviews
Founded: 2018.
Contact: Steven.
Organism: NA.Ships worldwide, including to the US.
Supplies doses of various sizes on a pay-per-dose basis, starting with a first dose of 5 larvaeThe active immature form of an insect, or an animal such as a helminth, which develops from an egg and eventually transforms again into its adult state.. Subsequent dose sizes are determined by consultation.
A starter package of the first 3 doses costs €350. Thereafter, single doses cost €200 each, and three doses are €450, valid for 2 years from the date of purchase. Prices are inclusive of shipping. Cost per year: variable, depending on the number of doses purchased.
Payment is via PayPal.
Communication is via email only.
No medical advice is offered, but information about the therapy is available, along with email support.
Also see: Self-treating with NA.

Biome Restoration Ltd★★★★★ 4.9 out of 5 stars9 customer reviews
Founded: 2013.
Founder: Marc Dellerba.
Organism: HDC.Ships worldwide, including to the US.
Supplies doses of various sizes on a pay-per-dose basis.Cost per year: £1,050 for UK residents (including VAT) or £1,170 for customers outside the UK. These prices are for 30 HDCHymenolepis diminuta cysticercoids (Hi-men-o-lep'is dim-a-nu-ta sis-ti-sur-koid) - the larval cysts of the rat tapeworm, Hymenolepis diminuta every 2 weeks, ordered via automatically renewing subscription and including shipping.
Some users take 60 HDCHymenolepis diminuta cysticercoids (Hi-men-o-lep'is dim-a-nu-ta sis-ti-sur-koid) - the larval cysts of the rat tapeworm, Hymenolepis diminuta every 2 weeks, or 30 every week, either of which will double the cost.
Expedited shipping is extra, but a saving can be made on shipping costs by purchasing two doses at the same time.
No medical advice is provided, but assistance is available with how to use the HDCHymenolepis diminuta cysticercoids (Hi-men-o-lep'is dim-a-nu-ta sis-ti-sur-koid) - the larval cysts of the rat tapeworm, Hymenolepis diminuta.
Also see: Self-treating with HDC.

Wormswell★★★★★ 4.9 out of 5 stars
Wormswell suspended their service in April 2018 until further notice, and are unlikely to resume shipping NAthe human hookworm, Necator americanus until April 2019 at the earliest.

Tanawisa★★★★★ 4.8 out of 5 stars5 customer reviews
Founded: 2004.
Owner: Detlev Goj.
Organism: TSO.Ships worldwide, but excluding Russia.
Supplies doses of 500, 1,000 and 2,500 ova, with special offers on packs of 10 doses.Cost per year: $5,200 for the most frequently used dose size of 2,500 ova, if taken every 2 weeks and purchased in multiples of 10 doses.A very small number of users may require up to 7,500 ova every two weeks.
Individual discounts are available.
Support is provided via telephone and email.
Also see: Self-treating with TSO.

Worm Therapy★★★★☆ 4.4 out of 5 stars14 customer reviews
Founded: 2008.
Owner: Garin Aglietti.
Worm Therapy have declined to provide any information about their services, citing the FDA's Personal Import Policy. Enquirers should therefore contact the company directly if they require further details.

Autoimmune Therapies (AIT)★★☆☆☆ 2 out of 5 stars16 customer reviews
Founded: 2007.
Owner: Jasper Lawrence.
Organisms: NA and TTO.Ships worldwide, including to the US.
Supplies doses of various sizes according to individual requirements.NAthe human hookworm, Necator americanus is available in single doses up to a maximum of 50 larvaeThe active immature form of an insect, or an animal such as a helminth, which develops from an egg and eventually transforms again into its adult state. for £100 (pounds sterling) if paid in Bitcoin or by UK Bank Transfer, or for £150 (pounds sterling) or $220 if paid by conventional means.Cost per year for NAthe human hookworm, Necator americanus: variable, depending on the number of doses purchased.TTOthe ova (eggs) of the human whipworm, Trichuris trichiura is only available via a one-year contract. Details here.
Advice is available for a fee. Details and charges here.
Also see: Self-treating with NA and Self-treating with TTO.

The information above was believed to be correct at the time of publication, but please contact the providers to double-check prices, etc., in case of any recent changes.

Customer feedback about the providers

Customer reviews for all the above companies are available on the following page.

Regarding advice from the providers

When seeking information from a provider, it should be borne in mind that no one provider sells or has experience with all four helminth species, so they are unlikely to be able to match the objectivity or breadth of information found in this wiki, which offers a balanced assessment of all four available helminthsAn intestinal worm which grows large enough to be seen with the naked eye when mature but which is microscopic when administered in helminthic therapy. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helminths Wikipedia:Helminths] based on the findings of science and the first-hand experience of self-treaters.

It is also important to remember that the companies listed on this page are all commercial entities and, as such, their owners are keen to promote their own products. This can result in some of them occasionally exaggerating the benefits of their own worms and/or misrepresenting the attributes of the worms sold by their competitors, sometimes even claiming that their own worms are cleaner, safer or more powerful than the alternatives, or that their competitors’ products will cause worse side effects, and possibly even multiply within a host or mis-migrate to the wrong parts of a host’s body. However, none of these claims of adverse effects are true for NAthe human hookworm, Necator americanus, TTOthe ova (eggs) of the human whipworm, Trichuris trichiura, TSOthe ova (eggs) of the porcine (pig) whipworm, Trichuris suis or HDCHymenolepis diminuta cysticercoids (Hi-men-o-lep'is dim-a-nu-ta sis-ti-sur-koid) - the larval cysts of the rat tapeworm, Hymenolepis diminuta. See the Helminthic therapy safety page and this study.

Alternatives to the advice available from the providers include asking questions of the members in the Helminthic Therapy Support Group or talking via Skype with an experienced helminthic therapyThe reintroduction to the digestive tract of a controlled number of specially domesticated, mutualistic helminths (intestinal worms) in the form of microscopic eggs or larvae to reconstitute a depleted biome to treat and prevent chronic inflammation, autoimmune disease and other immunological disorders including allergy.self-treaterSomeone who treats their own disease or condition without medical assistance. who has used several different worm species and can speak to their effects without commercial bias. Sometimes a face-to-face chat with another helminth user can be very helpful, and one who offers private Skype consultations in English, French or German is mentioned in this support group post.

Doctors as providers

Naturopathic physicians who recommend therapy with NAthe human hookworm, Necator americanus, TTOthe ova (eggs) of the human whipworm, Trichuris trichiura or HDCHymenolepis diminuta cysticercoids (Hi-men-o-lep'is dim-a-nu-ta sis-ti-sur-koid) - the larval cysts of the rat tapeworm, Hymenolepis diminuta frequently supply these organisms themselves, but they invariably charge far higher prices than the online providers, frequently claiming that the worms they supply are superior. This is not the case, however, whatever advantages the medics may claim for the worms they are selling, so patients should always compare the prices quoted by doctors with those of the providers listed above.

The only difference between what is available from physicians and from an online provider is seen in HDCHymenolepis diminuta cysticercoids (Hi-men-o-lep'is dim-a-nu-ta sis-ti-sur-koid) - the larval cysts of the rat tapeworm, Hymenolepis diminuta. This organism loses viability very quickly from the moment it is removed from its beetle host and, without nutritional support, it will be dead within 48 hours. Biome Restoration have developed a unique nutrient solution that keeps their HDCHymenolepis diminuta cysticercoids (Hi-men-o-lep'is dim-a-nu-ta sis-ti-sur-koid) - the larval cysts of the rat tapeworm, Hymenolepis diminuta alive for 2-3 weeks, so their product is the only one that will survive long-distance shipping.

The locally-grown HDCHymenolepis diminuta cysticercoids (Hi-men-o-lep'is dim-a-nu-ta sis-ti-sur-koid) - the larval cysts of the rat tapeworm, Hymenolepis diminuta available from physicians’ offices must be taken within 24 hours of being harvested to be fully effective - not 24 hours after receipt. (See Shelf life.) Provided that these freshHDCHymenolepis diminuta cysticercoids (Hi-men-o-lep'is dim-a-nu-ta sis-ti-sur-koid) - the larval cysts of the rat tapeworm, Hymenolepis diminuta are used within 24 hours of extraction, they do have slightly greater efficacy than a similar number of the commercially preparedHDCHymenolepis diminuta cysticercoids (Hi-men-o-lep'is dim-a-nu-ta sis-ti-sur-koid) - the larval cysts of the rat tapeworm, Hymenolepis diminuta sold by Biome Restoration, a difference that is reflected in the dosing guidelines for HDC which show that the use of slightly larger numbers of Biome Restoration’s HDCHymenolepis diminuta cysticercoids (Hi-men-o-lep'is dim-a-nu-ta sis-ti-sur-koid) - the larval cysts of the rat tapeworm, Hymenolepis diminuta fully compensates for their slightly reduced efficacy when compared with freshHDCHymenolepis diminuta cysticercoids (Hi-men-o-lep'is dim-a-nu-ta sis-ti-sur-koid) - the larval cysts of the rat tapeworm, Hymenolepis diminuta that are used within 24 hours of extraction. There is therefore no justification for the very high prices being charged for HDCHymenolepis diminuta cysticercoids (Hi-men-o-lep'is dim-a-nu-ta sis-ti-sur-koid) - the larval cysts of the rat tapeworm, Hymenolepis diminuta by physicians.

Comparing the available helminth species

Details about the different species, and how they compare, can be found on the following page.

Comparing NAthe human hookworm, Necator americanuslarvaeThe active immature form of an insect, or an animal such as a helminth, which develops from an egg and eventually transforms again into its adult state. from different sources

NAthe human hookworm, Necator americanuslarvaeThe active immature form of an insect, or an animal such as a helminth, which develops from an egg and eventually transforms again into its adult state. all produce the same therapeutic effects whichever company they are bought from.

Some self-treaters have occasionally reported that the hookwormsA helminth that lives in the small intestine. Necator americanus (NA) is the only hookworm species used in helminthic therapy. Its microscopic larvae are applied periodically to the skin. from one provider produced a stronger or weaker skin response than those from another provider, a fact which is seen by users as either positive or negative depending on their point of view. (Some may perceive a stronger skin response as indicating better worms, while others might prefer larvaeThe active immature form of an insect, or an animal such as a helminth, which develops from an egg and eventually transforms again into its adult state. that produce less itching.) But any variation between the larvaeThe active immature form of an insect, or an animal such as a helminth, which develops from an egg and eventually transforms again into its adult state. from different providers is not due to those from one company being any better or worse than those from another.

All the providers currently supplying NAthe human hookworm, Necator americanuslarvaeThe active immature form of an insect, or an animal such as a helminth, which develops from an egg and eventually transforms again into its adult state. are using stock from the same original source, but there can be considerable natural variation between batches of hookwormA helminth that lives in the small intestine. Necator americanus (NA) is the only hookworm species used in helminthic therapy. Its microscopic larvae are applied periodically to the skin.larvaeThe active immature form of an insect, or an animal such as a helminth, which develops from an egg and eventually transforms again into its adult state., even between batches from the same provider. This is due to the fact that hookwormsA helminth that lives in the small intestine. Necator americanus (NA) is the only hookworm species used in helminthic therapy. Its microscopic larvae are applied periodically to the skin. are living creatures and not pills punched out identically by a machine. Some incubations can even occasionally fail to yield any larvaeThe active immature form of an insect, or an animal such as a helminth, which develops from an egg and eventually transforms again into its adult state. at all, and this happens to growers who have been incubating for many years as well as novices, and to commercial providers as well as private growers.

Predicting the long-term cost

In the case of helminthsAn intestinal worm which grows large enough to be seen with the naked eye when mature but which is microscopic when administered in helminthic therapy. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helminths Wikipedia:Helminths] that are sold by the dose, the actual cost is dependent on the number and size of doses that may be required to achieve and maintain disease remission. TSOthe ova (eggs) of the porcine (pig) whipworm, Trichuris suis need to be taken even 2 or 3 weeks, at least for a few months (see Self-treating with TSO and this page section) and HDCHymenolepis diminuta cysticercoids (Hi-men-o-lep'is dim-a-nu-ta sis-ti-sur-koid) - the larval cysts of the rat tapeworm, Hymenolepis diminuta also need to be taken every 2 or 3 weeks (occasionally weekly or monthly), usually indefinitely (see Self-treating with HDC). Small doses of TTOthe ova (eggs) of the human whipworm, Trichuris trichiura may be taken regularly, but larger doses can be taken less frequently. Some users of NAthe human hookworm, Necator americanus might only require a single dose every few years, while others may need supplementary doses every few months, indefinitely, due to a higher rate of attrition, which varies greatly between individuals. Replacement hookwormA helminth that lives in the small intestine. Necator americanus (NA) is the only hookworm species used in helminthic therapy. Its microscopic larvae are applied periodically to the skin. doses would also be needed following any accidental losses due to the use of certain substances, all of which are detailed in the Human helminth care manual.

Minimising the cost

The cost of helminthic therapyThe reintroduction to the digestive tract of a controlled number of specially domesticated, mutualistic helminths (intestinal worms) in the form of microscopic eggs or larvae to reconstitute a depleted biome to treat and prevent chronic inflammation, autoimmune disease and other immunological disorders including allergy. varies considerably between the providers and the different worm species, all of which is explained in the Provider details section above.

A number of factors need to be taken into account when looking at the cost of helminthic therapyThe reintroduction to the digestive tract of a controlled number of specially domesticated, mutualistic helminths (intestinal worms) in the form of microscopic eggs or larvae to reconstitute a depleted biome to treat and prevent chronic inflammation, autoimmune disease and other immunological disorders including allergy..

Discounts and payment plans

In cases of genuine financial hardship, some providers may be willing to help customers by offering a discount or arranging a payment plan.

Don't let cost influence dosing decisions

Some providers of NAthe human hookworm, Necator americanus charge by the dose, whatever number of larvaeThe active immature form of an insect, or an animal such as a helminth, which develops from an egg and eventually transforms again into its adult state. a dose contains. Some hookwormA helminth that lives in the small intestine. Necator americanus (NA) is the only hookworm species used in helminthic therapy. Its microscopic larvae are applied periodically to the skin. self-treaters can't resist trying to maximise the value of their purchases from these companies by ordering more larvaeThe active immature form of an insect, or an animal such as a helminth, which develops from an egg and eventually transforms again into its adult state. than they need, but this can result in excessive side effects.

The provider I use charges per dose, no matter if I want 2 worms or 30. So I tried to push it, and learned my lesson! [1]

Avoid purchase from doctors

Physicians invariably charge far more for helminthsAn intestinal worm which grows large enough to be seen with the naked eye when mature but which is microscopic when administered in helminthic therapy. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helminths Wikipedia:Helminths] than the online providers listed above, and the organisms supplied by doctors are in no way superior, whatever they may claim. See Doctors as providers above.

HookwormA helminth that lives in the small intestine. Necator americanus (NA) is the only hookworm species used in helminthic therapy. Its microscopic larvae are applied periodically to the skin. donation

In the case of NAthe human hookworm, Necator americanus, it may be possible to obtain a donation of hookwormA helminth that lives in the small intestine. Necator americanus (NA) is the only hookworm species used in helminthic therapy. Its microscopic larvae are applied periodically to the skin.larvaeThe active immature form of an insect, or an animal such as a helminth, which develops from an egg and eventually transforms again into its adult state. from a fellow self-treaterSomeone who treats their own disease or condition without medical assistance. who grows their own supply, or by using the Hookworm Donors group, although very few people are actually willing to provide this service, and there are risks attached to accepting larvaeThe active immature form of an insect, or an animal such as a helminth, which develops from an egg and eventually transforms again into its adult state. from a private grower. For more about these risks, see the following page sub-sections.

DIYDo-It-Yourself. Literally to bypass the professional and do it yourself. incubation

NAthe human hookworm, Necator americanus and HDCHymenolepis diminuta cysticercoids (Hi-men-o-lep'is dim-a-nu-ta sis-ti-sur-koid) - the larval cysts of the rat tapeworm, Hymenolepis diminuta are relatively easy to culture at home after purchasing a microscope and a few other sundries. The incubation of TTOthe ova (eggs) of the human whipworm, Trichuris trichiura is also possible but more challenging. For more about helminth incubation, see the following page.

Using Bitcoin

Commercial helminth providers don't have a clear green light to ship their products to all destinations, so some of them need to remain anonymous in order to protect both themselves and the supply. Since the maintenance of anonymity must also extend to methods of payment, some providers only accept payment in Bitcoin.

The use of this cryptocurrency can appear daunting to those who are new to it, but most people find that Bitcoin is easy to use, once they get into it.

Coinbase streamlines the process for you, but they charge a fee for their service. It was around 3% of the transaction by memory. It was worth it to me. [2]

I was very concerned about the bitcoin process and security… it seems a bit dodgy for newbies, but I have had no issues, and no one that I have heard on this forum has had issues. [3]

Once you have a Coinbase account, you will also be able to use Coinbase's sister company, GDAX, which has dramatically lower fees varying from 0.1% to 0.25%, compared to upwards of 4% with Coinbase.

Although GDAX is an advanced trading platform aimed at serious traders, the fact that it is owned by the same company as Coinbase means that, once you have a Coinbase account, you can use the same details to log in to GDAX. You may then need to provide some further details, and you’ll have to move funds from one wallet to the other, but this should be easy.

Help with using Bitcoin

Those helminth providers who request payment in bitcoins include detailed Bitcoin guides on their websites to help their customers, and they will assist personally with the process, if asked.

For those who prefer not to use Bitcoin, there are trustworthy members of the Helminthic Therapy Support group who will exchange PayPal payments or bank wires for bitcoins, which they will then send directly to the appropriate provider on behalf of the customer. For further details, see the posts at the following links.

Routing shipments via a different country

If you are unable to have your selected helminthsAn intestinal worm which grows large enough to be seen with the naked eye when mature but which is microscopic when administered in helminthic therapy. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helminths Wikipedia:Helminths] delivered direct to your home, you could have them shipped to another country and either travel there to collect these yourself, or arrange for someone who lives there to receive and re-ship them to you. However, a potential problem with traveling to collect hookwormA helminth that lives in the small intestine. Necator americanus (NA) is the only hookworm species used in helminthic therapy. Its microscopic larvae are applied periodically to the skin.larvaeThe active immature form of an insect, or an animal such as a helminth, which develops from an egg and eventually transforms again into its adult state. is that these can succumb to freezing during transit, including while in the cargo holds of planes, so doses may be dead on arrival at their destination, potentially resulting in a wasted journey for the person collecting them.

Losses during shipping

The vast majority of helminth deliveries arrive safely at their destination containing viable organisms. However, since helminthsAn intestinal worm which grows large enough to be seen with the naked eye when mature but which is microscopic when administered in helminthic therapy. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helminths Wikipedia:Helminths] are living creatures, they are susceptible to extremes of heat and cold, both of which may be encountered during shipping.

NAthe human hookworm, Necator americanuslarvaeThe active immature form of an insect, or an animal such as a helminth, which develops from an egg and eventually transforms again into its adult state. are the most at risk because they have a very limited temperature range and will die if frozen. The temperature in an aeroplane hold drops rapidly at altitude and anything on the outside of a pallet will freeze, whatever the time of year.